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EA55 BPY

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

61,531 mi
Last recorded61,531 miles
Recorded on25 May 2024
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA55 BPY
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 May 2024 61,531 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2024 61,531 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 May 2023 58,519 miles
Fail 5 May 2023 58,519 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 50,711 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 44,517 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Apr 2021 44,517 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 44,041 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Feb 2021 44,041 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Oct 2020 43,935 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2019 37,982 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear low on inner also bad cracking in tread in places 165/65r13 77t (5.2.3 (e))

front exhaust fexi weak

Pass 1 Jun 2018 36,258 miles

front fexi part of exhaust weak

Fail 1 Jun 2018 36,258 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

front fexi part of exhaust weak

Pass 2 Jun 2017 33,993 miles

both rear tyres are perishing

nearside front washer jet poor

offside front tyre has bad cracking but no cords showing 155/65r13 73t

Pass 24 Mar 2016 31,186 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 31,186 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 27,811 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 24,622 miles

exhaust mount broken away from exhaust but system still secure

Fail 27 Mar 2014 24,619 miles

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

exhaust mount broken away from exhaust but system still secure

Pass 2 Mar 2013 18,271 miles

nearside front tyre cracked and perished both rear tyre cracked in tread 155-65-13T

Pass 20 Feb 2012 11,779 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 10,388 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 8,664 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 16 Dec 2009 8,664 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 19 Dec 2008 7,791 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

cuts in o/s/f tyre sidewall

How Reliable is the Chevrolet Matiz?

Based on 487,981 MOT tests across 31,339 vehicles.

70.8%
Pass Rate
3,495
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
31,339
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,486
brake binding 11,247
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,488
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 5,877
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 5,113
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EA55 BPY is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 2006 Chevrolet Matiz models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 39,000 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Chevrolet Matiz fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 17,486 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EA55 BPY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chevrolet Matiz typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 20 years old, this Chevrolet Matiz is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EA55 BPY is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 15 February 2006.

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